Saturday’s contest at Bon Secours Wellness Arena has the Furman Paladins (9-1) taking on the South Carolina State Bulldogs (5-6) at 12:00 PM ET. Our computer prediction is a lopsided 77-63 victory, as our model heavily favors Furman.

According to our computer prediction, Furman projects to cover the 12.5-point spread in its matchup against South Carolina State. The over/under is listed at 141.5, and the two sides are projected to go under that total.

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Furman vs. South Carolina State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Greenville, South Carolina
• Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena
• Line: Furman -12.5
• Point total: 141.5
• Moneyline (to win): Furman -1099, South Carolina State +680

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Furman vs. South Carolina State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Furman 77, South Carolina State 63

Spread & Total Prediction for Furman vs. South Carolina State

• Pick ATS: Furman (-12.5)
• Pick OU: Under (141.5)

Furman has a 7-1-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to South Carolina State, who is 5-4-0 ATS. The Paladins have a 2-6-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Bulldogs have a record of 4-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score an average of 156 points per game, 14.5 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Furman Performance Insights

• The Paladins’ +153 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 15.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 78.1 points per game (132nd in college basketball) while giving up 62.8 per outing (22nd in college basketball).
• Furman wins the rebound battle by five boards on average. It collects 34.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 102nd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 29.9 per outing.
• Furman makes 11.2 three-pointers per game (10th in college basketball) at a 37% rate (66th in college basketball), compared to the 5 per game its opponents make at a 23.1% rate.
• The Paladins average 101.7 points per 100 possessions on offense (81st in college basketball), and allow 81.7 points per 100 possessions (28th in college basketball).
• Furman wins the turnover battle by 1.1 per game, committing 11 (122nd in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.1.

South Carolina State Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs have a +86 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.8 points per game. They’re putting up 77.9 points per game, 134th in college basketball, and are allowing 70.1 per outing to rank 160th in college basketball.
• South Carolina State wins the rebound battle by 1.4 boards on average. It collects 31.6 rebounds per game, 252nd in college basketball, while its opponents grab 30.2.
• South Carolina State connects on 6.7 three-pointers per game (288th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7. It shoots 34.3% from deep, and its opponents shoot 31%.
• South Carolina State has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 12 per game (218th in college basketball) while forcing 15.3 (24th in college basketball).

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